Home Renovation: Do you do the painting yourself or get professionals?
Amerex Renovations
8 years ago
Towards the end of a renovation project, many people find their budget is stretched. One area where they often decide to DIY is the classic finishing trade - Painting.
Do you think that doing the internal painting yourself is a good idea to save money, or it is best left to the professionals??
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Do it yourself to save money
Leave it to the professionals and get a superior finish
Say you will do it yourself, and leave it unfinished for another 5 years!
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LouieT
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Comments (45)I can see you have already had some great advice and if I offered my choice from the three it would be the middle one. But in truth, I personally wouldn’t have any of them as they just remind me of those ‘real fake’ pictures where a group Thai ‘artists’ each paint a part and pass it on, banging out 100 a day. I am pleased that some Thai family is in employment, just not sure about all the middlemen. For our wedding my wife and I asked all guest to donate whatever they felt they wanted toward a painting, we already had enough kettles. In the end we had enough to buy a painting each. I originally wanted to buy a picture that may go up in value and be something of an investment for my son. The gallery owner who helped us with our choice made this point, that when you choose something for an investment its worth remembering you should enjoy looking at the picture as well. We went with that advice first. I’m sure there must plenty of places where a genuine local artist would appreciate the purchase of their work in order to make a living. My plan when we finish our rebuild here in Christchurch is to fill our walls this way. But if you ended up with an abstract those links on doing one yourself looked interesting....See MoreWhere do we start with house renovation?
Comments (8)@Michael Smith - Where do you start? Similar and in addition to Dr Retro's comments, my advice as a starting point for any project is always the same: define your project requirements and nominate a budget. All decisions moving forward will derive from the balance of these two elements within your particular context. you need to refocus on the front end of the process, and set aside the backend construction for the time being...Since you have had no prior experience in this area I highly recommend you invest in experienced professional assistance with the process. It's a given that this type of project (involving building extension/structural adjustment etc) will require building approvals and/or potential planning approvals that require a process of design and development of professional documentation accordingly. Unless you have had experience in these types of things recommend you don't try and manage something like this unless you have a lot of free time, up for the task and are will to engaged/committed for a rather steep and potentially expensive learning curve. False economy in this area is a significant risk and easy trap to fall into for the inexperienced in this area. For something of this scale an appropriately selected builder will integrate the project construction management far more cost effectively that you can achieve independently as a newcomer. This general type/scope of project could be anything from 3-6 months in construction (depending upon the builder/circumstances/detail and whole lot of other factors) but you're getting ahead of yourself with this as first things first you need to establish the project scope and work through the process of design and documentation appropriately for any applicable approvals. If you're interested in further information please feel free to contact me directly - we can similarly service projects of this nature in the Melbourne area.....always keep in mind that there are different levels of professionals and you need to work out exactly what you require in this regard. Are you requiring higher level design assistance? Or do you just need someone to "draw it up" as you know exactly how you want it to be, and can get away with a drafting service.....questions for you to think about and work through/research accordingly..... @anotherbird - this stage can be particularly challenging when you have designed and documented, and then are left on your own to sort through and compare the "apples and oranges" quote differences, and it's not straightforward. I think here it depends on the builder you select. An experienced and competent builder should be able to have some of the things you've mentioned integrated into their process such as the building permit, and also providing advice as to the construction scheduling and how the decisions of finalising the kitchen design etc will be coordinated into the job. Sometimes builders want everything designed and documented prior to starting, others are more flexible and have the capacity to work from contractual allowances and refer you to//utilise their regular tried and tested subcontractors/suppliers to pull it all together collaboratively and sequentially. My advice is trust your instinct with the builder and go with the one that you feel you can work better with, rather than the one who is giving you the best price...the project will ultimately cost what it will cost, and more often than not it's better to pay a premium for less stressful build process with an operator that is tuned into your particular circumstance and needs, rather than go with a guy who might be cheaper but is more about "smashing it out" for lower cost and putting a lot of the responsibility of coordinating fit-out aspects yourselves.... hope this helps Best of luck with it all to both of you :) PD...See MoreWhy You Should Hire A Professional Painter
Comments (0)Once the construction of a new house has been completed, the next step is to paint it. Most of the time this will be included in your new build price. This completes the house and gives it the final appearance before you move your furniture in. Another time when you are required to paint you home is when renovating it. Since the paint highly determines the final look and of your house, it’s important that you get it done right. While you could try to do this yourself, hiring a professional has many advantages. What Should a Good Painter Do? The first thing that a good painter needs to do is to understand what you need. You cannot just tell a painter to do what they think is right. Even if you don't know the exact colours you wish to use, a professional will be able to hear you goals and give you suitable options. You have your own preferences and once you relay this to a professional, they should spend time to understand what needs to be done. After this, it is time for them to come up with a quote. Reasons to Hire a Professional A good way to be certain that the painting will give you the desired results is by hiring a professional painter. Professionals are not only trained on the best techniques to use, but they have the relevant experience to know how to handle every situation. Professional painters such as Advanced Painting in Sydney, can provide you with options and advise on how things will look before starting any work. You can avoid costly mistakes this way too. Another one of the most important reasons you should hire a professional painter is that you have a warranty on their work. Sure they may cost more, but they are less likely to make errors than yourself and if anything does go wrong in the future such as peeling paint or bubbles, they will come back and repair their work. Working with a professional painter will help you eliminate the frustration of a poorly done job. A reputable painter ensures detailed preparation and a perfect finish without any messes or drips. Having the best results from a painting project is not easy when you are not experienced. It’s only a professional who can make certain that the paint is mixed correctly and the results are what the you desire. While boosting the aesthetic appeal of your house, professionals ensure that nothing is damaged by the paint such as the furniture or the pavement....See More7 Valuable Benefits of Exterior House Painting
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